In this lesson, students will listen to the story of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, two American innovators who became lifelong friends. Students will learn about the products created by the . Sep 8,  · Witnessing Thomas's glorious career from afar, a frustrated Henry wondered about the secret to his success. This little-known story is a fresh, kid-friendly way to show how . 6 days ago · The Inventor's Secret: What Thomas Edison Told Henry Ford by Suzanne Slade and Jennifer Black Reinhardt Both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious .6 days ago · The Inventor's Secret: What Thomas Edison Told Henry Ford by Suzanne Slade and Jennifer Black Reinhardt Both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. In this lesson, students will listen to the story of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, two American innovators who became lifelong friends. Students will learn about the products created by the two men, and how their consumers afected their production and price seting. Synopsis: Both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. That curiosity led them to become inventors—with very different results. As Edison invented hit after commercial hit, gaining fame and fortune, Henry struggled to make a single invention (an affordable car) work.